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2026 Lexus RX Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2026 Lexus RX, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
9
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
24–36
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2026 Lexus RX

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 26V598000 Reported 617 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Lexus TX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX500 Hybrid, TX500 Hybrid, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…

  2. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V162000 Reported 144,200 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lexus NX350, NX250, 2023-2026 RX350, and 2024-2026 TX350 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at…

  3. Display function (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V744000 Reported 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13…

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 Lexus RX have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The factory-installed front spindle grille and bumper assembly on this brand-new 2026 Lexus RX 350 suffered severe thermal material failure, resulting in extensive warping, bubbling, and physical melt”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Structure

“Push brake to start. Displays car not ready low battery. Seat memory not retaining setting. Windshield wiper speed will not remove water fast enough”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 Lexus RX (RX 350, RX 350 AWD, RX 350h AWD, RX 500h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–36 mpg
City / Highway21–37 / 28–34
FuelPremium
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8)

Compare Lexus RX model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Lexus RX035
2000 Lexus RX029
2001 Lexus RX019
2002 Lexus RX012
2003 Lexus RX04
2004 Lexus RX140
2005 Lexus RX127
2006 Lexus RX132
2007 Lexus RX058
2008 Lexus RX070
2009 Lexus RX034
2010 Lexus RX077
2011 Lexus RX029
2012 Lexus RX012
2013 Lexus RX019
2014 Lexus RX012
2015 Lexus RX020
2016 Lexus RX028
2017 Lexus RX047
2018 Lexus RX026
2019 Lexus RX134
2020 Lexus RX146
2021 Lexus RX170
2022 Lexus RX029
2023 Lexus RX362
2024 Lexus RX457
2025 Lexus RX420
2026 Lexus RX39

Checking a specific 2026 Lexus RX

How do I know if my 2026 Lexus RX has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2026 Lexus RX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V744000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Lexus models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.